Beyond the Sprain: Demystifying Common Foot & Ankle Injuries

About this episode

This episode explores common foot and ankle injuries, their causes, and how to properly diagnose and manage them.

In this episode, we tackle the aches, sprains, and mysteries of the foot and ankle, which are often the foundation of many runners' problems. We dive deep into common musculoskeletal injuries, from a simple misstep off a curb to the chronic pain that keeps you off the road. We'll break down the different types of ankle sprains—from the common inversion sprain to the less common but equally frustrating high ankle sprain—and explain how to tell if you might have an accompanying fracture. Then, we'll move to tendon-related pain, demystifying conditions like Achilles tendinopathy and Peroneal tendon injuries that can cause pain, swelling, and a feeling of instability. From there, we'll step into the foot to discuss conditions like stubborn plantar fasciitis and the tell-tale signs of a stress fracture. We'll also share a crucial insight: some pain that feels like a strain or tendinopathy can actually be from nerve irritation. We'll also touch on how your foot and ankle are part of a larger system, where pain can originate from issues with your knee, hip, or core. This episode is your essential guide to understanding what's really going on below the knee and why a proper diagnosis is…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sebastian Gonzales

Topics covered

• foot injuries
• ankle injuries
• musculoskeletal injuries
• tendon injuries
• nerve irritation
• plantar fasciitis
• stress fractures

Keywords

• ankle sprains
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Peroneal tendon injuries
• nerve irritation
• plantar fasciitis
• stress fractures
• chronic pain
• musculoskeletal injuries

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